Empanada Mama – Spanish
This vibrant destination celebrates the art of the handheld feast, where golden, perfectly crimped pockets of dough shatter to reveal a steaming world of global flavors. The air buzzes with energy as guests explore a diverse map of fillings, ranging from traditional seasoned meats to creative fusions like Greek spinach pie, smoky Cuban pork, and the nostalgic comfort of a cheeseburger. Every bite delivers a satisfying, savory crunch, offering a playful and flavorful escape that brings international street food to life in a bustling, high-energy setting.
355, East 14th Street, 10003 +16465890226 https://www.empanadamama.com0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Empanadas
Over 40 unique flavors available in fried wheat, fried corn, or baked wheat flour shells.
- Shredded Chicken Empanada - $4.5: Shredded chicken with sofrito sauce and red peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanada - $4.5: Traditional ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Empanada - $4.5: Melted cheese filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pie Empanada (Greek) - $4.5: Spinach and feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Empanada - $4.5: Ham, pork, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polish Empanada - $4.5: Kielbasa and sauerkraut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Empanada - $4.5: Ham, cheese, and pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Empanada - $4.5: Sausage, peppers, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Americano Empanada - $4.5: Hot dog and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger Empanada - $4.5: Ground beef and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna and Jalapeno Empanada - $4.5: Tuna with spicy jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans Empanada - $4.5: Traditional rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers and Small Plates
- Arepas - $6: Corn cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tamales - $8: Traditional Latin tamales Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal and Rice Balls - $12: Fork-tender meatballs in a lemon-based gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Figs, Caramel, and Cheese Empanada - $4.5: Sweet figs, caramel, and cheese
Beverages
- House-made Salpicón - $5.5: Fruit punch made from melon, bananas, grapes, watermelon, and apples Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Empanada Mama
- Bar Jamón — Spanish
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine — Spanish
- Casa Mono — Spanish
- Amor y Amargo — Spanish
- Casa Adela — Spanish
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas — Spanish
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas — Spanish
- Cibao Restaurant — Spanish
- Cibao Restaurant — Spanish
- Aldea — Spanish
- Tio Pepe — Spanish
- Despaña — Spanish
